Archive · 25 Jul 2025

Cyber Fraud: Retired Colonel and Bank Manager Duped of Lakhs in Separate Scams

Cyber Fraud: Retired Colonel and Bank Manager Duped of Lakhs in Separate Scams

Two different scams have recently targeted individuals with cyber fraud.

In Pune, a retired colonel was tricked into paying for an online religious service and lost money.

In Mandya, a bank manager was falsely accused of financial crimes and coerced into transferring a large sum of money to avoid arrest.

Both cases involve criminals using deception to steal money.

Police are investigating both cases and have made arrests in the bank manager's case.

It is important to be cautious of unexpected requests for money and verify the identities of people contacting you online.

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